Comparison of Universities

A Comparison of Three UniversitiesEvery year thousands of international students try to make the most important decision in their life, choosing the right university. However, the higher education market is overcrowded by variations of universities. This comparison is supposed to be the guide, which helps to weigh up three universities (The University of Lancaster, The University of Loughborough and King’s College London) in the business and management area. These universities were taken as substitutes for each other due to familiar places in the ranks and similar entry tariffs. The Universities are compared by three factors: overall and subject ranking, career prospects and student satisfaction. Firstly, these universities will be compared by ranking, because rank shows the overall score of the university, including all the comparable areas of the Guardian University Guide (Guardian, 2012) or the Complete University Guide (CUG, 2012). Based on overall ranking of (Guardian, 2012) Lancaster is seventh and has remained stable since 2011, while Loughborough fell from ninth in 2011 to eleventh in 2013. Likewise King’s College London shows decrease in ranking from 25 to 31 during the same years. Loughborough is the leader in business studies and located in seventh place, while Lancaster is two times lower – the 13th university in the business area in 2013. Whereas, King’s College London has 15th place and this university shows the lowest rank in both comparisons. In this comparison Lancaster shows sustainability, while Loughborough’s rank in business area is much higher. King’s College is the unstable university and has the low place in ranking. Secondly, the career prospects ranking is supposed to be the most considerable issue for students, because it indicates the opportunity of being employed. (Guardian,2012) shows that the highest possibility of being employed in Loughborough with 89 points. However, Lancaster has 83 point, but it is enough to be in the top...

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

...to act like a good project managers. Because we learn so hard that consume our time to know this knowledge.
Comparison
Beside the PMI organization, there are other organization in worldwide and they also have PM certification based on their regulation. Below is the comparison between PMI, AIPM, AACE, IPMA, and PRINCE2 Certifications.
The table below shows the list of the organizations that deliver the certifications in project management.
Organizations
Certifications delivered
Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI)
The certified cost engineer (CCE)
The certified cost consultant (CCC)
The interim cost consultant (ICC)
The planning and scheduling professional (PSP)
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
The qualified project practitioner (QPP)
The registered project manager (RPM)
The master project director (MPD)
International Project Management Association (IPMA)
The certificated projects management practitioner
The certificated projects management professional
The certificated project managers
The certificated project directors
Project Management Institute (PMI)
The project management professional (PMP)
The certified associate in project management (CAPM)
Office of Government Commerce (OCG) and the Association for Project Management (PRINCE2)
PRINCE2: the foundation exam and the practitioner exam
COMPARISON BETWEEN PMI, IPMA, AIPM, PRINCE2, AND AACEI
(Lopez,...

...﻿
Topic: - IT Governance at University of the Southeast
Date: - 03/12/2014
Critical Facts:-
· Supported by the Information Technology, University of the Southeast was among the largest growing universities in the United States (Saunders, 2013).
· The University used IT governance in lecturing capturing tools & technology to provide lecture to the students at varied places & made lectures independent to the physical classrooms (Saunders, 2013).
· In University of the Southeast, IT was administered by Information Technologies and Resources (IT&R) department which was responsible for providing IT support & services across the campus (Saunders, 2013).
· Information Technologies and Resources (IT&R) following IT Monarchy approach, worked in coordination with top level administrators & President and took very less input from the faculty at the university (who were the end users of the system) while taking decisions regarding investments , applications to be developed, IT architecture and infrastructure (Saunders, 2013).
· Among many colleges under the university only The College of Business Administration was provided with its own server and Technology Support Department (TSD) (Saunders, 2013).
· According to survey the faculty at the university were satisfies with...

...﻿﻿
(202) 687-3600 interview
Georgetown University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
White Gravenor Room 103
37th & O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057-1002
Saint Louis University
Office of Admission
One North Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
short essay about 150 words
Why are you interested in Saint Louis University?
Tell us about where you grew up and how that has helped shape you into the person you are today.
How do you see yourself living SLU's Jesuit mission throughout your college experience and beyond?
﻿
(202) 687-3600 interview
Georgetown University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
White Gravenor Room 103
37th & O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057-1002
Saint Louis University
Office of Admission
One North Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
short essay about 150 words
Why are you interested in Saint Louis University?
Tell us about where you grew up and how that has helped shape you into the person you are today.
How do you see yourself living SLU's Jesuit mission throughout your college experience and beyond?
﻿
(202) 687-3600 interview
Georgetown University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
White Gravenor Room 103
37th & O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057-1002
Saint Louis University
Office of Admission
One North Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
short essay about 150 words
Why are you interested...

...SPEECH BY MR THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, AT DEEPAVALI LIGHT UP SWITCH-ON CEREMONY ON FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2004, AT 7.00 PM
Mr Heng Chee How,
Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and
Mayor, Central Singapore CDC
Mr Lim Neo Chian,
Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board
Mr V R Nathan,
Chairman, Hindu Endowments Board
Dr Uma Rajan,
Adviser, Little India Shopkeepers &amp; Heritage Association
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good evening.
1. It gives me great pleasure to join you this evening at the 2004 Deepavali Light Up Switch-on Ceremony.
2. Deepavali signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over dark. The slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna is commonly cited as the origin of the Festival of Lights. But the values and principles that Hindus affirm when they commemorate Deepavali are of relevance to all peoples. They have much in common with the values promoted by our other religions in Singapore.
3. Further, Deepavali has become an occasion for social togertheness, both within the Hindu community and between neighbours and friends of all races and religions in Singapore. Friends from other races are often invited to the homes of Indian Singaporeans to share in the joyous atmosphere.
4. This evening’s occasion is indeed one way in which we come together as a multi-ethnic community to celebrate the Festival of Lights. During the Candle Lights...

...Debate Outline
University should be free
I. Proposition:
A. Introduction
Thesis: University should be free. Today, university fees are usually quite high. Many students find that it is extremely difficult to find the funds to pay for an expensive education, so they look for school loans. These loans can weigh heavily on the minds of university students and put too much pressure to lead to students dropping out. Thus, free higher education is necessary for everyone.
B. Terms define
* University:
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. University provides both undergraduate education (also called first degree, bachelor's degree or simply degree) and postgraduate education. A postgraduate degree is one earned after receiving a Bachelor's degree. Examples of postgraduate degrees are master degree, doctor degree …
* University is free:
University is free means that access to higher education should be available to all who desire it and should be available without regard to ability to pay.
C. Background Information
Today, university payment is so very high that many students cannot learn at university. Only the wealthy families can afford to send their children to universities, and the families having...

...Title of Paper:
Case Study 8-1
Your Name:
Asbel Muniz Matta
Class Name:
TLMT 311
University Name:
American Military University
Instructor Name:
Brian Galli
Companies of globalization have generated momentum so they have had to redesign the traditional way of doing business. Logistics is considered a complex discipline in its scope and thematic diversity, looking at a wide range of integrated activities offer customers conveniently allowing the product or service required to efficiently and effectively. The objectives are to establish the same level of logistics activities so that products and services are available to customers at the time, the place and the condition and form desired, and in the most beneficial and effective in terms of cost.
The problem we are facing the company Great Lakes Carriers (GLC) is the low iron products to transport and market to different ports. Due to the commercialization and competition of different types of transport decreased because of increased foreign steel production and railroads have increased their share of the grain movement with new larger hopper cars. Perhaps faster in its distribution or cheaper but no matter the reason there to find a solution to keep the company continues to generate revenue forward and keep the jobs of thousands of fathers of families.
Not surprisingly, many are working feverishly to capitalize...

...﻿Principles of Teaching
Gardner's MI Theory vs. Traditional concept of Intelligence.
The differences of Gardner's Multiple Intelligence from the traditional concept of intelligence are:
Gardner's MI theory:
* There are many more types of intelligence which reflect different ways of interacting with the world.
* We can all improve each of the intelligences, though some people will improve more readily in one intelligence area than in others.
* Human beings have all of the intelligences, but each person has a unique combination, or profile.
Traditional intelligence:
* Intelligence consists of ability in logic and language.
* Intelligence level does not change over a lifetime.
* People are born with a fixed amount of intelligence.
p.19
The power of memory and imagination.
Along with perception, memory and imagination name the main sensitive powers. Many of our memories are verbal and implement all the processes of thought, both perceptual and conceptual thought.
When our memories are not verbal, that which we remember recalls past events or occasions. The past, which no longer exists, becomes present to us in recollection. We actually have a nonexistent past present to us in our minds.
Imagination also presents to our minds objects that do not actually exist. It is the power by which we explore the realm of the possible. When our senses cooperate with our intellects and we are not conceptually blind, we can imagine objects which may exist at some future...

...﻿
Concept Comparison and Analysis across Theories and paper
John Thorpe
NUR/513
May 12, 2013
Dr. Roboam Aguirre
Concept Comparison and Analysis across Theories
The nursing profession has made some remarkable accomplishment during the 20th and 21st centuries, which has led to the recognition of nursing as an academic discipline. The move toward a theory- based practice has shifted the focus from the vocational view of nursing to a more meaningful and organized profession. As such, the knowledge and practice of nursing is embedded and guided by the theoretical framework of the profession. Theories also give direction and purpose to the nursing profession, and they are developed to improve nursing care and education, and to provide a basis for practice. A theory is an idea recommended to explain a phenomenon, interprets observation, defines relationships, and project outcome (Parker & Smith, 2010). The theories of nursing can be categorize in three areas: (a) grand nursing theories, which gives abroad perspective to the goals and structure of nursing not meant to be easily grasp or tested, (b) middle range theories, contains fewer concept, and relationships are more applicable to nursing practice (c) practice level theories, which has more direct impact on nursing practice than more abstract theories. Mid-range theories are both easily understood and applicable to the daily practice of nursing.
For...